On my day off this week I went for a jaunt into the Peak District with my friends, Rachel and Emma. I was lovely and civilised. We had lunch at The Innkeeper's Lodge in Castleton, a tasty goat's cheese and cashew wellington with mash, carrots and green beans, then on to Hathersage to Cintra's for coffee and cake. I wanted a cream tea but when I saw all other cakes I crumbled and had a delightful slice of date and walnut with a coffee.
The food at both places was delicious but I must say the service at Cintra's was pretty dire. The lady who took our order could not have been any less enthusiastic to talk to us and when my friend asked if they served decaf it felt like she had asked for slice of human skin with a side portion of hair! Grumpy! But the cake was good and at a good price for a tourist trap!
We went to see the ducks in Castleton and walked up to the Devil's Arse too but didn't venture in.
Tomorrow, to make up for my lack of Cream Tea in the week, I am going to my friends Jo's birthday party which is courtesy of
http://www.sugarjunction.co.uk/ . I am quite looking forward to this though worry it will be strange having people I don't know serve me tea! It looks rather decadent though!
How grown up are we having day time tea parties instead of going out and getting really really drunk!?
The lovely table settings and tasty pile of scones!
Lots of Champagne and vintage champagne glasses.
I appear to have a very large face or maybe it's because the half pint glass is making it look out of proportion.....
When we were small 'uns my Dad used to tell us stories about Billiard the Rabbit. He'd tell us about all sorts of mischief he'd get up to and the big park he lived in with all his friends.
I'm just settling down to watch The Cat From Outer Space. I've got a hideous cold and have spent a hideous day at work and need some niceness in my day.
